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The presence of latent myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) in the angular muscle of the scapula is one of the possible causes of non-specific neck pain. Dry needling (DN) and ischaemic compression (IC) techniques may be useful for the treatment of these MTrPs. Methods: 80 participants were divided into two groups: the dry needling group, which received a single session of DN on the angular muscle plus hyperalgesia (n=40), and the IC group, which received a single session of IC on the angular muscle plus hyperalgesia (n=40). Pain intensity, pain pressure threshold (PPT), range of motion (ROM) and quality of life were assessed at baseline, immediately after, 48 hours and one week after treatment.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| dry needling group | Experimental | Subjects undergoing dry needling of the angularis scapulae muscle |
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| ischaemic compression group | Experimental | Subjects undergoing ischaemic compression of the angularis scapulae muscle |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| dry needling | Device | Active trigger point puncture of the angularis scapulae muscle |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Pain intensity | Pain intensity measured on the VAS scale with a minimum score of 0 (no pain) and a maximum score of 10 (highest possible pain endured). | 3 months |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| pressure pain threshold | pressure on the sore spot measured by algometer and the unit is Newtons. | 3 months |
| range of motion | Joint movement in the cervical spine measured in degrees using a goniometer |
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Universidad Católica de Ávila | Ávila | Completado | 05005 | Spain |
| PubMed Identifier | Type | Citation | Retractions |
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| 33066556 | Background | Navarro-Santana MJ, Sanchez-Infante J, Fernandez-de-Las-Penas C, Cleland JA, Martin-Casas P, Plaza-Manzano G. Effectiveness of Dry Needling for Myofascial Trigger Points Associated with Neck Pain Symptoms: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Clin Med. 2020 Oct 14;9(10):3300. doi: 10.3390/jcm9103300. | |
| 21968483 | Result |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D019547 | Neck Pain |
| D010146 | Pain |
| ID | Term |
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| D009461 | Neurologic Manifestations |
| D012816 | Signs and Symptoms |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |
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| ID | Term |
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| D000079245 | Dry Needling |
| ID | Term |
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| D000529 | Complementary Therapies |
| D013812 | Therapeutics |
| D026741 | Physical Therapy Modalities |
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| Ischaemic compression |
| Other |
Ischaemic compression at the active trigger point of the angularis scapulae muscle |
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| 3 months |
| quality life | Measured by physical activity questionnaire. Scoring is based on patients' responses. Minimum of 0, maximum of 100 points. | 3 months |
| Ballyns JJ, Shah JP, Hammond J, Gebreab T, Gerber LH, Sikdar S. Objective sonographic measures for characterizing myofascial trigger points associated with cervical pain. J Ultrasound Med. 2011 Oct;30(10):1331-40. doi: 10.7863/jum.2011.30.10.1331. |
| 24152997 | Result | Lluch E, Arguisuelas MD, Coloma PS, Palma F, Rey A, Falla D. Effects of deep cervical flexor training on pressure pain thresholds over myofascial trigger points in patients with chronic neck pain. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2013 Nov-Dec;36(9):604-11. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2013.08.004. Epub 2013 Oct 21. |
| 32962567 | Result | Lew J, Kim J, Nair P. Comparison of dry needling and trigger point manual therapy in patients with neck and upper back myofascial pain syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Man Manip Ther. 2021 Jun;29(3):136-146. doi: 10.1080/10669817.2020.1822618. Epub 2020 Sep 22. |
| 23756457 | Result | Kietrys DM, Palombaro KM, Azzaretto E, Hubler R, Schaller B, Schlussel JM, Tucker M. Effectiveness of dry needling for upper-quarter myofascial pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2013 Sep;43(9):620-34. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2013.4668. |
| 33431282 | Result | Stieven FF, Ferreira GE, de Araujo FX, Angellos RF, Silva MF, da Rosa LHT. Immediate Effects of Dry Needling and Myofascial Release on Local and Widespread Pressure Pain Threshold in Individuals With Active Upper Trapezius Trigger Points: A Randomized Clinical Trial. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2021 Feb;44(2):95-102. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2020.07.003. Epub 2021 Jan 9. |